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Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Oakville, Canada at Halton Healthcare

Title: Nurse Practitioner

Company: Halton Healthcare

Location: Oakville, Canada

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Job Description

The Emergency department Nurse Practitioner (ED-NP) is a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with graduate education in nursing, additional clinical experience and specialty education and registration with the College of Nurses as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP-PHC). The ED-NP functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote wellness within the NP’s area of specialty and scope of practice.

The ED-NP utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for emergency care patients of all age groups. As a collaborative partner within the ED team, the NP competencies build and expand upon RN competencies. The NP demonstrates in practice, the competencies to use his/her legislated authority to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures for patients in the ED.

The ED-NP collaborates closely with the team to identify patients in urgent, emergent and life-threatening situations, and address the changing needs/status of patients within their level of competence. The ED-NP performs quality monitoring and improvement and administrative activities and participates in policy and procedure development or revision. Other key components of the role include: performing research activities; developing, delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs;

performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession; acting as a resource and mentor serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies.

Qualifications

  • Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
  • Completion of a Master Degree in Nursing required.
  • Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Specialty Certificate required.
  • Current certification in BCLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at time of hire.
  • Current PALS certification and NRP certification preferred.
  • ACLS Instructor qualification preferred.
  • Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
  • Eligibility for cross-appointment to an academic institution preferred.
  • Membership in specialty related organizations The Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario.
  • Minimum of 5 years nursing experience in a relevant specialty area required ( medical/surgical and/or emergency nursing)
  • At least 1-year experience as an NP in an Emergency Department required (will consider candidates who have had an ED placement in their PHCNP program)
  • Recent experience with both adult and pediatric patients required.
  • Demonstrated competency to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessments and development of a treatment plan in accordance with College of Nurses standards and hospital policies.
  • Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in both a verbal and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
  • Ability to work in a collaborative medical model of care with all members of the health care team
  • Innovative, creative and professional role model
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize/organize multiple demands
  • Proficiency in working with EMR/electronic environment required ( Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

    • Additional Information

    Hours: Various rotating – hour shifts — , , , ,  (hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)

    Salary: $ to $ per hour

    Date Posted: April 21, 2026

    Internal Final date to receive applications: April 28, 2026

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